Weldon Park
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP946900 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 51.66 | 2023-09-25 |
Geology & landscape
Rock Type: Glacial Till
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
Description One of the largest intact ancient woodlands in the county to have survived unaffected by post war clearance or plantation forestry. The site is composed entirely of semi natural vegetation developed on Boulder clay with ash maple and hazel ash canopy types of the Rockingham Forest area well represented. The wood has a rich flora for its size, an uncommon vegetation variant on the wettest soils of the south east quarter and unspoiled, old grassland in the rides of great botanical interest. The woodland canopy structure provides a varied habitat for birds and insects including the nationally uncommon purple emperor butterfly. The long documented history is of additional interest.